Sharp Turns Ongoing in Municipals

Sharp Turns Ongoing in Municipals We have a lot of uncertainties in the market that we are dealing with at present. The war in Ukraine, equity volatility, federal funding anticipated declines, the Fed and many more. Concerning the Fed we do have more clarity as of...

Municipal Adaptations

Municipal Adaptations The municipal market is no stranger to absorbing and reacting to negative news and other related developments. We have had a sharp change in tone in the market. Flows to the mutual funds have now been negative for several reports. Rates have...

New Year new directions

  I had to take a break at the end of last year due to hand surgery and a bout of omicron consecutively. The hand surgery was a bit easier to recover from. Thank goodness for my two vaccinations and the booster. I have no doubt that I would have more of a...

Extended Deadlines

Extended Deadlines Will the real deadlines please come forward? The December 3 deadline has come and gone, and we now have an extension until February 18 on the budget. Getting past calendar year end is probably a clever idea but what happens come February? The nation...

On deck: a December to Remember

On deck: a December to Remember Once again, we have a delay in the debt ceiling consideration. It is a good development to dial back on the intensity of the debate for the time being. We know that the real consideration will not fade during this time. I keep asking...